WHO WE ARE

Freedom of open and unrestricted expression of thought and art.

The Great Lakes Market celebrates the turn of the seasons with four unique events across the Great Lakes Bay Region. Come explore the creations of art, food, and crafts that make the Mitten State inimitable. Part architecture salvage hunt, part maker center, part culinary adventure; the Great Lakes Market has something for everyone.

We believe in the freedom of open and unrestricted expression of thought and art. That’s why our outdoor events are always free. For everyone, and that includes your fur babies. Seriously, bring them too; we would love to pet them!

To our Makers: you are why we started this endeavor in the first place. To you, this we promise: we will always respond to your questions, we will always try to make things as easy as possible, and we will always work with you to ensure the best possible show, no matter what. We are an organized maze of experiences; The Great Lakes Market celebrates the thrill of the hunt and discovery of new treasures with room to stretch your legs and see what makes Michigan so awesome!

Peruse locally made jewelry, art, crafts, clothing, flowers, and food and learn from those who craft the pieces we love.

It is our solitary goal to foster and embrace the talent that resides in our community and reach out in a refreshed way to showcase what makes the Great Lakes Bay Region an amazing place to live, enjoy, and work.

Markets

Spring • May 5 & 6, 2018

Apple blossoms weighing heavy on limbs, wrens singing the song of spring.

As winter fades from memory, it is time to venture out of hibernation and explore what Michigan Makers have been doing all winter! The Great Lakes Market invites you to celebrate the beauty of Spring at Leaman’s Green Applebarn in Freeland for our inaugural Spring Market!

Come experience flowers in bloom, art in motion, crafts newly fashioned, and the new season of creation! From fine art to damn fine food, unique crafts, and glittering jewelry join us at one of the fastest growing marketplaces in the Great Lakes Region!

Leaman’s Green Applebarn
7475 N River Rd. Freeland, MI 48623

Summer • July 14 & 15, 2018

It’s hot. Is it the art or is it the heat?

You won’t know unless you come check us out! We welcome you to Summertime, when the livin’s easy, to Emerson Park in Midland for our inaugural Summer Market! We welcome the foodies, the craft-ies and the art-ies to roll on down the Rail Trail to see what our Makers have to show!

On the banks of the Tittabawassee River, enjoy the live entertainment as we celebrate the upcoming summer solstice the only way we know how: with awesome handmade goods!

Emerson Park
1300 W. Main St. Midland, MI 48640

Autumn • September 15 & 16, 2018

Explore the creations of art, unique handiworks, and crafts that make the Mitten State inimitable.

Placed in the picturesque venue of Uptown Bay City, come celebrate the turn of the seasons with this unique event with artists from across the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Our Market is part architecture salvage hunt, part maker center, and part Uptown adventure. The Great Lakes Market celebrates the thrill of the hunt and discovery of new treasures with room to stretch your legs and see what makes Michigan so awesome!

Uptown Bay City
3 E. Main St. Bay City, MI 48708

Winter • December 8 & 9, 2018

Who needs Vitamin D when you could get Vitamin A-rt?

Come explore what our makers have been doing during hibernation season! We here at The Great Lakes Market are proud to present the first ever indoor Makers Market in the Great Lakes Bay Region!

Placed in the iconic Scottish Rite Center in downtown Bay City discover works of art, culture, and crafts while enjoying festive adult beverages and checking out holiday workshops. For individuals aged 16 and older, the cost for entry is $1.